The Official Athletics Site of SUNY Canton

High School/Previous Team

• Taytum attended Salmon River High School where she played soccer, hockey and lacrosse
• Played travel hockey for the Adirondack 46ers
• Represented Ontario in NAHC held in Regina, Saskatchewan
• Led her high school team in goals and points her senior year 

Personal

• Born August 31, 2007
• Daughter of Valin and Johnny
• Sister of Johny, Baylee, Wynter and Gianni
• Physical Therapist Assistant Major

 
Fun Facts
Career Ambition: Physical Therapist
What is a Little-Known Fact About Yourself? I love to cook
Who is Your Personal Hero/Idol and Why? My aunt because she’s taught me how to respect myself, and that no dream of mine is too big.
Favorite Sports Team: Montreal Canadiens
Favorite Professional Athlete: Trinity Rodman
Favorite Food: Jamaican Curry
Favorite Song: Magic Stick -Lil Kim
Favorite Music Artist: Kings of Leon and 50 Cent
Favorite Movie: Coraline
Favorite Sports Movie: Coach Carter
Why Did You Choose SUNY Canton: I chose SUNY Canton because I am able to study my program of interest and still play the sport I love.
What Do You Like Most About SUNY Canton: The small class sizes where I feel like I can get to really know my professors instead of just being a number to them.
Who is Your Favorite SUNY Canton Professor and Why? Professor Barnes because I like his directness and that he is willing to help students succeed in his class.
What do you like most about your sports team/coach at SUNY Canton: I like my team’s competitiveness and atmosphere. I like how I never feel alone. I always feel welcomed, and I feel a sense of family and belonging here. I believe this is the team that can help me grow as a player and person on the ice while enjoying the collegiate level sports experience. I also like Coach Hart and Tyo’s competitiveness and expectations for us. They know what it takes to be a successful team, and they know how to push us to be successful players.